Airtex has manufactured fuel delivery, cooling, and electrical parts since 1935 and delivers unmatched quality that improves upon the design and performance of aftermarket replacements. Airtex serves both original equipment manufacturers and the automotive aftermarket industry by supplying equipment to auto, truck, marine, and other manufacturers, as well as specialty companies and fleets. With three manufacturing plants, design and engineering centers as well as research, development, and test facilities, Airtex is a world leader in product design, development, and production.

Airtex Auto Parts: Maintaining OE Integrity

Since 1935 Airtex-ASC has been delivering quality pump solutions. Now, Airtex serves both original equipment manufacturers and the automotive aftermarket, providing an extensive catalog of water pump and fuel delivery systems for cars, trucks, and fleet vehicles. Certified ISO TS16949, Airtex bridges the gap between OE-production philosophy and custom water pump designs to optimize performance while adhering to quality standards to ensure the perfect fit.

Same Quality for OE and the Aftermarket

Airtex uses the same robotic assembly process for both OE and aftermarket pumps to maintain the highest quality. Pumps are assembled and tested to ensure leak-free and quiet operation that delivers reliable automotive fuel efficiency. Their OE expertise also means these pumps and components meet or even exceed OE specifications.

Fuel Pumps from 1935

Headquartered in northeast Ohio, Airtex was founded by Benjamin Frankel in 1935. Originally named Chefford Master Manufacturing Company, its first products were replacement fuel pump repair kits for Ford and Chevrolet automobiles. During the WWII era, Airtex stopped making auto parts and retooled to support the United States military defense efforts. Then, in the 1970s, water pumps changed from cast iron to aluminum die-cast construction, engines became smaller, operating temperatures rose, and emissions regulations became more stringent. Airtex launched programs to create a product line that would handle the new requirements including in-tank and external electric fuel pumps. In 2006, Airtex and ASC merged to become the “center of water pump excellence” and the new company Airtex-ASC continues to strive to improve upon pump design to ensure the smoothest operation possible.

Covering 250 Million Vehicles

With American vehicles now averaging more than 11 years in age, comprehensive aftermarket parts coverage for the auto supply channel is more important than ever. That’s why Airtex manufactures more than 2,100 units of aftermarket fuel pumps and fuel pump module assemblies that cover more than 250 million vehicles in operation today. Not only does Airtex produce 1.9 million parts in the U.S., they have also chosen to operate their customer call center from their Ohio headquarters to make sure their products are meeting their customers’ needs.

Did You Know?

Airtex tests every pump they sell. Whether it’s in a manufacturing facility or their headquarters in Ohio, before the box it, they test it. That’s why Airtex is the only aftermarket fuel and water pump manufacturer that is also an OE supplier.